A 39-year-old married man, Ernest Okporu, has been accused of defiling his landlord’s 11-year-old daughter (name withheld) in Osubi community, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.
The incident reportedly took place on Saturday, March 23. The suspect is currently in detention at the Orerokpe Police Station.
It was learnt that the suspect asked the victim to bring his phone charger from his apartment.
Unknown to the victim, the suspect followed and grabbed her from behind as she entered the apartment, tied her hands and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her without her consent.
The suspect forced the girl to wash her blood-stained underwear with a stern warning that if she told anyone, she would be killed.
Medical reports indicated that the victim’s hymen have been broken. The tests also revealed that there was penetration and presence of semen.
The suspect, Ernest Okporu, admitted to the crime just as he pleaded for forgiveness from the father of the little girl.
Human rights activist Comrade Kelvin Ejumudo confirmed the report as he disclosed the information to DAILY POST.
He said, “I got a distress call from the mother of the little girl and well-meaning Deltans that a minor has been raped and defiled.”
Ejumudo said the suspect will be arraigned in court before the end of the week.
He appreciated the Orerokpe Divisional Police Officer, CSP Paul Oboware, for his stance to ensure that justice is served in the matter.
The Delta State Police Command led by CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, confirmed the report.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development.
